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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

K44 TMCMOT history

K44 TMC is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 2 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

K44 TMC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,044 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 TMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 TMC was last recorded at 145,044 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 5,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,233 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,811 miles
Average per year
3,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,044 miles
  • 2024 – 139,233 miles
  • 2023 – 132,108 miles
  • 2022 – 128,278 miles
  • 2021 – 120,054 miles
  • 2020 – 111,608 miles
  • 2019 – 111,220 miles
  • 2018 – 109,730 miles
  • 2017 – 107,578 miles
  • 2016 – 102,736 miles
  • 2015 – 99,368 miles
  • 2014 – 95,952 miles
  • 2013 – 91,302 miles
  • 2012 – 87,863 miles
  • 2011 – 84,861 miles
  • 2010 – 82,449 miles
  • 2009 – 79,754 miles
  • 2008 – 77,530 miles
  • 2007 – 75,109 miles
  • 2006 – 67,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,044 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Plastic bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread shoulders n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryYour parking brake hjas only just met its required efficiency 17% recorded it may require adjustment or repair

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal visible piped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,044 miles (+5,811)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,044 miles
    Test number
    107039006316
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Plastic bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread shoulders n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryYour parking brake hjas only just met its required efficiency 17% recorded it may require adjustment or repair

  2. Pass139,233 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,233 miles
    Test number
    458693076033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,108 miles (+3,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    831290933394
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,278 miles (+229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,278 miles
    Test number
    672815077218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal visible piped (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  5. Fail128,049 miles (+7,995)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    157708241492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal visible piped (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

  6. Pass120,054 miles (+8,446)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    387614852859
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass111,608 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    565977078866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,220 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    840101799610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    977056421564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,730 miles (+2,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    527072728192
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass107,578 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    908627941323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail107,577 miles (+4,841)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    110419828091
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass102,736 miles (+3,368)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    165551318285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nsf inner side of disc
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to and underside
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  14. Pass99,368 miles (+3,416)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    165672495186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCracking in auxillary belt.

  15. Pass95,952 miles (+4,650)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,952 miles
    Test number
    729786784178
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious brake pipes showing signs of starting to corrode
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but still readable.

  16. Pass91,302 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    177370203253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion osf brake pipe

  17. Fail91,302 miles (+3,439)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    149400803296
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion osf brake pipe

  18. Pass87,863 miles (+3,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    385922502451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,861 miles (+2,412)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    405351501297
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner surfaces.

  20. Pass82,449 miles (+2,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    330161810238
    • NoteFront disc pitted / corroded inner edges
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass79,754 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    244984289448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,530 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    631440908207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,109 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,109 miles
    Test number
    180142667151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    710066266101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K44 TMC

Does K44 TMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 TMC is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 TMC?
The MOT on K44 TMC is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 TMC done?
K44 TMC was recorded at 145,044 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,995 miles a year.
Has K44 TMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 TMC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K44 TMC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K44 TMC find?
K44 TMC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible metal pipes; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes n/s and o/s, and 3 more.

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